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Trump Jr. and Investors Raise $2B for Patriotic Capitalism

12/12/2025

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Investors Chris Buskirk, Omeed Malik, and Donald Trump Jr. have raised over $2 billion for 1789 Capital.
The fund pursues patriotic capitalism to boost US competitiveness, prioritizing defense technology and domestic supply chains.
The fund targets businesses excluded from mainstream finance, creating a parallel economy for conservatives.
The group passed on investing in OpenAI due to concerns about its leftist ethos, and Malik says Middle Eastern funding supports national security.

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Investors Chris Buskirk, Omeed Malik, and Donald Trump Jr. have raised over $2 billion for 1789 Capital.
The fund pursues patriotic capitalism to boost US competitiveness, prioritizing defense technology and domestic supply chains.
The fund targets businesses excluded from mainstream finance, creating a parallel economy for conservatives.
The group passed on investing in OpenAI due to concerns about its leftist ethos, and Malik says Middle Eastern funding supports national security.